Associate Justice Clarence Thomas

Clarence Thomas' private life was splayed through the media during the confirmation hearings about his appointment to the Supreme Court. Thomas, a conservative African American nominated by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, was accused by a former associate of sexual harassment. Despite the uproar, Thomas was confirmed by the Senate.

Clarence Thomas' private life was splayed through the media during the confirmation hearings about his appointment to the Supreme Court. Thomas, a conservative African American nominated by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, was accused by a former associate of sexual harassment. Despite the uproar, Thomas was confirmed by the Senate. (J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE, Associated Press)

Clarence Thomas' private life was splayed through the media during the confirmation hearings about his appointment to the Supreme Court. Thomas, a conservative African American nominated by President George H.W. Bush in 1991, was accused by a former associate of sexual harassment. Despite the uproar, Thomas was confirmed by the Senate.J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE, Associated Press